The UNI wrestling team fell against two opponents this weekend in the West Gym: No. 16 Iowa State and No. 19 Kent State. UNI dropped to 3-9 overall and 2-5 in the MAC standings for the season.

From the 125lb. weight class, Dylan Peters continued to prove his worth this weekend as he claimed victories over both ISU and KSU.

Securing his first victory against ISU’s Kyle Larson, Peters started back in the first period but came back with two escapes and an aggressive takedown in the second, tying Larson, 5-5. Another two takedowns in the third period kept the crowd on their feet as Peters locked out his opponent for a 9-7 victory.

Peters took his second victory over Kent State’s Del Vinas the following night. His 15-6 major decision came from his three takedowns in the first period and ended the last two minutes of riding time over Vinas.

Facing ISU’s Dante Rodriguez in the 149-pound bout, Adam Perrin earned a victory with force. Two takedowns and a near fall notched Perrin, 6-1, going into the second period.

Gaining another two takedowns in an active second period, Perrin’s 11-4 lead going into the third period left him to earn yet another takedown with riding time—finishing with a 14-4 major decision over Rodriguez.

“I mean, how can you not smile when you hear that name,” said head coach Doug Schwab about Perrin. “He’s just a kid that can do whatever he can for the team.”

Another hard-earned victory against ISU came from UNI’s Bryce Steiert in the 157lb. division. Starting back in the first period, Steiert rallied against Cyclone Ronaldo Rodriguez-Spencer with a takedown and near fall at 33 seconds. Gaining traction, Steiert fought through the third—notching another takedown with 31 seconds remaining and won, 16-12.

“There’s something about knowing the more tired I can get myself, the more tired I can get him to be,” Steiert said. “I know that if I’m super tired, that guy better not be able to walk.”

In a tight matchup in the 165lb. weight class, Cooper Moore secured his victory over ISU’s Tanner Weatherman in the fourth period after a 1-1 tie in the first three periods.

Initially, no points were earned, but upon further review, Moore was awarded a takedown, finishing, 3-1, over Weatherman.

Heavyweight Blaize Cabell stood his ground this weekend, earning victories against both ISU and KSU.

Taking down Cyclone Marcus Harrington twice in the first period, Cabell moved into a stagnant second period—only to erupt with two more takedowns in the third. Finishing 9-4 over Harrington and 9-6 over Kent State’s Stephen Suglio, senior Cabell now stands 16-6 this season, wrestling his last meet at home after four years of service to the UNI wrestling team.